Fees and Fines

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Overdue fines

On Berwyn Public Library items:

• Books, magazines, realia, and audio items are $0.15 a day per item, not to exceed $5.00.
• Videos, DVD’s, CD-ROMs and Adult Kits are $2.00 per day per item, not to exceed the cost of the item.

On items from other libraries:

• Print (including reference), non-print material and videos belonging to other libraries and returned to the Berwyn Public Library will be charged per day, per item at a fee determined by the owning library.

Fees and Charges

Click here for a list of miscellaneous fees.  Said fees are not negotiable.

Click here for charges applied if materials are returned with minor damage or missing parts.  All damages are assessed on a case by case basis.

If you have materials that are lost, or damaged beyond the point of repair, click here for more information.

Payment methods available

Payment can be made by cash, check/money order, or with a major credit card.

• Check/Money Order should be made out to "City of Berwyn."  There is a $25.00 processing fee on all returned checks.
• Payment with a major credit card may be made through the "My Account" page within the SWAN catalog, but cannot be accepted at the service desks at this time.  If you need assistance, please contact Circulation at (708) 795-8000.